Self-portrait with pencil
by GinaRothfels

Comment:
I thought this week would be interesting...but, for this photograph interesting is just NOT powerful enough. Nothing wrong here that I can see! =10 syamjonimi
;-D

Fandango
by myqyl

Comment:
Cool!!! I love the use of color on color and the abstract fan effect from two directions. Good lighting with minimal reflection. =9 syamjonimi

Utilitarian
by indigo997

Comment:
Somehow the pencil get lost in the beauty.......Wonder why? The photo quality is good but, this is a nice portrait shot. I would have liked more focus on the pencil, for this challenge, anyway. In an appropriate challenge I would go as high as 8 but since the challenge is about photographing a pencil I thik the pencil should be the heart of the picture. =6 syamjonimi ;'-)

Sigh...
by lisae

Comment:
Very very clever.

Rest In Peace
by David Ey

Comment:
A bit harsh on the flash, nice color combination though.

Total Addiction.
by BigSmiles

Comment:
Both the pencil and the pencil shadow seems like it was distorted when you resized. I actually like this and I can visualize it in poster size above the sofa-bed in a studio apartment. There is a litttle bit of gray to the right of the pencil's shadow and the to the right of the pencil and, some smudge or debris on the lower left side that bothers me. The glass and the glass ashtray's shadow are terrific. My first impression was "disgusting." The I took a closer look and found more merits than poor qualities. =7 syamjonimi ;-D

Negative Space Odyssey
by Froober

Comment:
This should have a "how'd they do that" section when the votes are all in. innovative idea, good set up. May be a little harsh on the lighting and soft on focus. Not bad at all though. =6 syamjonimi ;-D

More than meets the eye...
by HBunch

Comment:
At first I thought this was a photograph of a an eye but, on closer examination I think it's a macro of a real eye. It's very good, you will have to clarify this for us when the voting is over. =8 syamjonimi ;'-D

Tauri
by ClubJuggle

Comment:
I am a novice...but, I think the rule of thirds is applied very nicely here =8 syamjonimi

New House on the block
by Frank Beckman

Comment:
Well......You are the proud owner of the only "10" I see this week. Sad to say but that inclueds my entry also. I love the warm rich colors and the clarity and grain of the wood. =10 syamjonimi

08-18-2002
I find I have to edit this comment....This photo is the first 10 for the week. I just voted one other picture into the 10 category.